We are always being told that we have a problem in this country with drinking. Barely a week goes by when someone isn’t telling us off about it. Teenagers drink too much, the middle aged drink too much, even the … Continue reading
I saw the sign about the Dog Poo Fairy while walking around the campsite, so to remind myself I sent a text to my phone number saying ‘Dog Poo Fairy’. Except I didn’t, not quite. I sent a text saying … Continue reading
There is a big sign on a lamppost on the campsite where we are staying that reads: ‘THERE IS NO DOG POO FAIRY!’ The first thing I thought on reading this was, well that’s going to be a bit of … Continue reading
This is not an easy day to be English. It’s definitely not an easy day to be a proud English woman with a life-long reputation for relentless cheerfulness and optimism. And as for a cheerfully optimistic blogger with a commitment … Continue reading
Being stuck in the countryside is never more frustrating than when there is something big happening, and it’s impossible to get a grip on it. And the more I read, the more blogs, tweets, facebook updates, I devour, the less … Continue reading